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We wanted to take a moment to share the great news that Historic Mankin Mansion has once again been selected by Virginia Living Magazine as one of the top Wedding Vendors of 2015!

A special congratulations to our fellow wedding professionals who were also included in this honor.

We’d also like to extend our thanks not only to Virginia Living, but to our friends, colleagues and brides who support us every day. We sincerely could not do it without you.

See you soon,~Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

We are green with envy at how beautiful Rachel and Phillip’s wedding turned out! Their green and grey palette worked wonders and their day was absolutely magical. Between the precious cake toppers and the fun doughnut truck, we don’t even have the words to describe how lovely the day was! Rachel and Phillip were lovely to work with and we are so excited to share some photos with you!

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

You may remember the wedding we featured a little while ago with a surprise flash mob to the tune of “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Rodney the Ram also showed up to surprise these two VCU alumni! We just adore the contrast between the navy bridesmaids’ dresses and the pop of color from the bouquets. Here’s a closer look at that unforgettable night!

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

We are delighted to announce that Historic Mankin Mansion has again been awarded top honors in the Aisle A-List awards presented by Richmond Magazine!

The Mansion has been named the Best Historic Wedding Site, Best One-stop Wedding Weekend Location, Best Reception location for Large Weddings, and Best Under-the-radar Reception Site, as well as honored as one of the Best and most Beautiful Ceremony sites, Wedding DJ’s, Outdoor Wedding Sites, Welcome Reception Locations, Rehearsal Dinner Locations, Reception location for Small Weddings, and Under-the-radar Ceremony Sites!

As always, The Mansion couldn’t do it without the tremendous support of our clients, friends and colleagues. Our sincerest thanks to each and every one of you as well as congrats to all of our fellow winners!

See You Soon,

~Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

We are so thrilled to share our feature on The Lovely Find! We absolutely adored working with Jordy and Sarah and their wedding was definitely one to remember! From the fabulous bejeweled bouquet to the delicate butterflies throughout, their wedding was a showcase for style and class. A sincere thank you to The Lovely Find for the feature as well as Stephanie Yonce Photography for sharing her gorgeous images!

See you soon,
Paula & Martin Ramirez

Paula and Martin Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion, a wedding resort just minutes from Downtown Richmond. They enjoy new restaurant finds, Virginia wines and discovering fun events and activities throughout the area for their guests.

We can’t get over how elegant Abigail and Eric’s natural-themed wedding was! With a beautiful couple on a gorgeous day, this wedding was a recipe for class and style. Oh, and did we mention that we are in love with Abby’s stunning dress? We know you’ll love these pictures as much as we do!

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

We guarantee you’ll be dreaming about today’s Richmond Wedding feature for days after seeing these gorgeous images, captured by 88 Love Stories!

Ever since radiant orchid was named Pantone’s 2014 color of the year, we couldn’t wait to see how our Historic Mankin Mansion couples made this shade of purple a part of their big day. From the bridesmaids’ dresses to the floral, Heather and Bradley flawlessly used this favorite hue in their color palette. We hope you enjoy these stunning moments from their wedding day as much as we do!

Thank you 88 Love Stories for sharing Heather and Bradley’s wedding with us!

See you soon,
Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

The bride’s braid up-do, “I do’s” under a chandelier, the groom bringing out his guitar during the ceremony – we could go on and on about our favorite moments from Alee and Jesse’s big day! You may remember Alee and Jesse from our recent feature on their wedding video by eMotion Pictures Wedding Films. Today, we couldn’t be more excited to share a few lovely photos from their wedding day, captured through the lens of Kaytee Lauren Photography! Enjoy!

Many thanks to Kaytee Lauren for sharing Alee and Jesse’s Historic Mankin Mansion wedding with us for today’s blog!

See you soon, Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

Have you ever thought about how when you invite a guest to your wedding, you are also inviting their smartphone?

Have no fear, as there are actually many advantages to this- just consider the example of Instagram. Besides being a free app on Apple and Android devices, it’s easy and fun to use.

So what does this mean for your to do list? Designating a wedding-specific hashtag for your guests to use throughout the festivities is a great way to add a bit of organization to the endless photos taken at a wedding.

Photo credit: E. Leise Photo

As for what the hashtag says, it’s all up to you! Be as creative or as simple as you like. It can be a hybrid of your names (first and/or last names), a cute saying with the date, or just about anything you want it to be. Just make sure prior to announcing the hashtag that you search Instagram to see if it has been claimed. If it hasn’t, then you’re all set. If it has, then you simply have to go back to the drawing board. That’s one benefit to creativity- it lessens the odds of duplication!

Once you come to a decision, you’ll want to make sure that guests are aware of it so they can use it. For example, consider printing it on the program, or even post a little sign that guests will pass as they enter the reception.

Selecting a special hashtag for guests promotes their engagement. Additionally, while you can’t beat the gorgeous images your professional photographer will take, it could be fun to see the day from your guests’ perspective.

On a final note, just remember that all guests won’t feel inclined to jump on their devices. Many individuals enjoy being present in the moment without the distraction of technology.

And as always, we wish you a wonderful wedding day!

See you soon,
Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!

Figuring out what to get your soon-to-be husband’s groomsmen might seem a little tricky at first. And while they are probably more excited about having a role in your wedding than receiving a gift, that doesn’t mean you are off the hook! These tokens of appreciation don’t have to be elaborate, but simply a kind gesture to let them know you care.

Photo credit: Mike Miriello

Looking for a little inspiration? Well we find that groomsmen tend to fall into one of the following categories so we’ve paired each with some of our favorite gifts to date:

The “Indiana Jones”

For a groomsman who tends to be adventurous, a personalized pocket knife would do the trick. You can add his initials to it or simply have his first name engraved on the side.

The “Socializer”

As for a groomsman who enjoys socializing and being with friends, there are celebratory options such as flasks, corkscrews, or high-quality cigars.

The “Businessman”

For a groomsman who is all business, consider a gift such as a tie clip, personalized wooden shoehorn, or elegant cufflinks. A man like this most likely cherishes functionally and practicality.

Here’s another helpful hint: If a groomsman has a significant other, try asking his partner for some ideas. Sometimes it’s wonderful to bounce your ideas off other people…especially if you find yourself stressing over an idea!

Whatever you decide, we have complete confidence it will be a hit…Happy Wedding Day to you all!

See you soon,
Paula & Martin Ramirez

Martin and Paula Ramirez are the proprietors of Historic Mankin Mansion Wedding Resort. They enjoy opening their hearts & home to host countless happy couples on their most special day. They have lovingly created a private wedding estate like no other and are honored to share their dream with so many beautiful couples!